Heat transfer and heat preservation device for foreign currency exchange machine, foreign currency exchange machine and method of using the same

By designing a heat transfer insulation device in a foreign currency exchange machine, using the combination of thermal conduction plate and memory metal parts, the problem of insufficient battery life and power supply time in a low temperature environment is solved, and a longer battery life and effective temperature control are achieved.

CN119173009BActive Publication Date: 2025-04-08GUOGUANG ELECTRONICS INFORMATION TECH
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Application Number
CN202411567352.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-05
Publication Date
2025-04-08
Estimated Expiration
2044-11-05

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Technical Problem

In low temperature environment, the backup power module of the foreign currency exchanger is difficult to maintain activity, resulting in insufficient battery life and power supply time, which cannot meet the current operation needs of users.

Method used

A heat transfer insulation device is designed to transfer the heat of the power module to the backup power module through a thermal conduction plate, and the memory metal parts are disconnected when the temperature exceeds the threshold to prevent overheating.

Benefits of technology

It effectively maintains the startup temperature of the backup power module, extends the battery life and power supply time, and prevents the backup power module from overheating.

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Abstract

The present invention belongs to the technical field of electrical components, and specifically relates to a heat transfer and heat preservation device for a foreign currency exchange machine, a foreign currency exchange machine and a method for using the same. The heat transfer and heat preservation device for a foreign currency exchange machine comprises: a power module; a backup power module, which is connected to the power module through a heat conduction plate to receive the heat emitted by the power module for heat preservation; and a memory metal piece, which is connected to the heat conduction plate; wherein the memory metal piece is configured to curl up when the temperature of the backup power module exceeds a threshold value, and drive the heat conduction plate to turn up through the curling to disconnect the power module. The power module of the heat transfer and heat preservation device for a foreign currency exchange machine will generate heat during operation, and the heat will be transferred to the backup power module through the heat conduction plate, which can not only dissipate the heat for the power module, but also keep the backup power module warm to ensure the starting temperature of the backup power module; at the same time, when the temperature of the backup power module exceeds the threshold value, the memory metal piece will curl up.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of temperature control of backup power supplies, and specifically relates to heating or heat preservation of backup power supplies, and more particularly to a heat transfer heat preservation device for a foreign currency exchange machine, a foreign currency exchange machine and a method of using the same. Background Art

[0002] The use of a power module in parallel with a backup power module in a foreign currency exchange machine can improve the reliability and stability of the power supply to a certain extent; the backup power module can ensure that when the power module fails or a power outage occurs, the backup power module can immediately provide power to ensure that the foreign currency exchange machine can continue to operate and avoid business interruption.

[0003] In the related art, the backup power module has its own suitable operating temperature. When the startup temperature is low or high, the working efficiency of the backup power module will be affected.

[0004] If the foreign currency exchange machine is installed in an unmanned bank, the unmanned bank generally does not have a constant temperature system. When the foreign currency exchange machine is working in a low-temperature environment and there is a sudden power outage, it is difficult for the backup power supply module to ensure that it can maintain a certain period of time to meet the user's current operation. Based on the above scenario, it is necessary to design a backup power supply module that can keep the backup power active in a low-temperature environment to maintain a longer battery life. This is a technical problem that technical personnel in this field urgently need to solve.

[0005] It should be noted that the above information disclosed in this background technology section is only used to understand the background technology of the present application concept, and therefore, the above description is not considered to constitute information of the prior art. Summary of the invention

[0006] The disclosed embodiments at least provide a heat transfer and heat preservation device for a foreign currency exchange machine, a foreign currency exchange machine and a method of using the same.

[0007] In the first aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a heat transfer and insulation device for a foreign currency exchange machine, which includes: a power supply module, which includes: a rectifier, a filter, a voltage stabilizer and a protection switch connected in sequence, the rectifier converts the received alternating current into pulsating direct current, the filter filters the converted pulsating direct current, the voltage stabilizer stabilizes the voltage within the range required by the device, and the protection switch prevents damage to the power supply or the device when the device is overloaded or short-circuited; a backup power supply module, connected to the power supply module through a heat conductive plate to receive the heat emitted by the rectifier in the power supply module for insulation; and a memory metal piece, connected to the heat conductive plate; wherein the memory metal piece is configured to curl up when the temperature of the backup power supply module exceeds a threshold value, and drive the heat conductive plate to flip up through the curling to disconnect from the power supply module, thereby controlling the temperature of the backup power supply module.

[0008] In an optional embodiment, a first heat-receiving plate is provided on the upper surface of the power module, and a second heat-receiving plate is provided on the upper surface of the backup power module, and both ends of the heat-conducting plate are respectively connected to the first heat-receiving plate and the second heat-receiving plate; when the power module generates heat, the first heat-receiving plate is heated and the second heat-receiving plate is heated through heat conduction of the heat-conducting plate to keep the backup power module warm.

[0009] In an optional embodiment, one end of the heat conductive plate is hinged to the second heat receiving plate, and the other end is connected to the first heat receiving plate; wherein the memory metal piece is arranged on the second heat receiving plate and is configured to drive the heat conductive plate to flip up to disconnect from the first heat receiving plate by curling when the temperature of the backup power module exceeds a threshold.

[0010] In an optional embodiment, a first ridge is provided at one end of the heat conducting plate facing the first heat receiving plate; a second ridge is provided at one end of the first heat receiving plate facing the heat conducting plate; and the first ridge is pressed on the second ridge for heat conduction.

[0011] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a working method of a heat transfer and insulation device for a foreign currency exchange machine, which includes: connecting a power module and a backup power module via a heat conductive plate for heat conduction; driving the heat conductive plate to rotate via a memory metal piece; wherein the memory metal piece is configured to curl up when the temperature of the backup power module exceeds a threshold value, and to drive the heat conductive plate to flip up via the curling to disconnect from the power module.

[0012] In the third aspect, the embodiment of the present disclosure provides a foreign currency exchange machine, which includes: an integrated foreign currency cash recycling module; wherein the integrated foreign currency cash recycling module is provided with a coin deposit channel and a coin withdrawal channel, the sizes of the coin deposit channel and the coin withdrawal channel can adapt to mainstream currencies of multiple countries, and the coin deposit channel and the coin withdrawal channel can adapt to banknotes of various materials; the integrated foreign currency cash recycling module has a built-in banknote recognition algorithm, which can simultaneously support multiple foreign currency denominations of mainstream currencies of multiple countries; the integrated foreign currency cash recycling module has at least one RMB banknote box, at least one foreign currency banknote box, and at least one forgotten recovery banknote box.

[0013] In an optional embodiment, the foreign currency exchange machine also includes: a multi-document recognition module; wherein the multi-document recognition module can recognize foreign passports that meet the standards and non-standard documents issued by China; the multi-document recognition module uses an image acquisition and processing system to perform automatic image cropping and image correction; the multi-document recognition module uses radio frequency antenna technology to cover the countertop of the foreign currency exchange machine.

[0014] In an optional embodiment, the foreign currency exchange machine also includes: a shell, on which are disposed a touch operation screen, a second-generation ID card scanning module, a card reading or issuing module, a passport scanning module, a password keyboard, a fingerprint reader and a cash deposit and withdrawal port; wherein the heat transfer and heat preservation device is disposed in the shell.

[0015] In an optional embodiment, the foreign currency exchange machine also includes: a cooling fan and a temperature sensor; wherein the side wall of the shell is provided with a cooling hole; the temperature sensor is located at the cooling hole; the cooling fan and the temperature sensor are both electrically connected to the control module, and the control module is configured to control the cooling fan to adjust the power according to the temperature data obtained by the temperature sensor.

[0016] In a fourth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for using a foreign currency exchange machine, which includes the following steps: step S1, selecting a language; step S2, selecting foreign currency exchange; step S3, displaying the exchange rate; step S4, identity verification; step S5, selecting a currency; step S6, inserting a foreign currency deposit; step S7, confirming the exchange information; step S8, the machine dispensing money; step S9, taking out RMB; step S10, ending the transaction.

[0017] The beneficial effect of the present invention is that the power module of the heat transfer and insulation device for the foreign currency exchange machine will generate heat during operation, and the heat is transferred to the backup power module through the heat conductive plate, which can not only dissipate the heat for the power module, but also keep the backup power module warm to ensure the starting temperature of the backup power module; at the same time, when the temperature of the backup power module exceeds the threshold, the memory metal part will curl up, thereby driving the heat conductive plate to flip up, disconnecting the heat conductive plate from the power module to prevent the backup power module from overheating.

[0018] Other features and advantages of the present invention will be described in the following description, and partly become apparent from the description, or understood by practicing the present invention. The purpose and other advantages of the present invention are realized and obtained by the structures particularly pointed out in the description, claims and drawings.

[0019] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, this article specifically cites preferred embodiments and provides detailed descriptions as follows in conjunction with the attached drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation methods of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the specific implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementation methods of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0021] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a heat transfer and heat preservation device for a foreign currency exchange machine provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0022] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a memory metal piece when the temperature of a backup power module provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure does not exceed a threshold value;

[0023] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a memory metal part when the temperature of a backup power module exceeds a threshold value provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0024] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of a foreign currency exchange machine provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] In the figure:

[0026] Power module 1, first heat receiving plate 11, second convex ridge 111;

[0027] Backup power supply module 2, second heat receiving plate 21;

[0028] Heat conducting plate 3, first ridge 31;

[0029] Memory metal part 4, limiting end 41, curling end 42;

[0030] Shell 5, heat dissipation holes 51, touch operation screen 52, second-generation ID card scanning module 53, card reading or issuing module 54, passport scanning module 55, password keyboard 56, fingerprint device 57, deposit and withdrawal port 58. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solution of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0032] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters represent similar items in the following drawings, so once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in the subsequent drawings. In addition, in the drawings, the thickness of the components may be exaggerated or reduced in order to effectively describe the technical content.

[0033] Some embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0034] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, at least one embodiment provides a heat transfer and insulation device for a foreign currency exchange machine, which includes: a power module 1, which includes: a rectifier, a filter, a voltage stabilizer and a protection switch connected in sequence, the rectifier converts the received alternating current into pulsating direct current, the filter filters the converted pulsating direct current, the voltage stabilizer stabilizes the voltage within the range required by the device, and the protection switch prevents power supply or equipment from being damaged when the device is overloaded or short-circuited; a backup power module 2, which is connected to the power module 1 through a heat conducting plate 3 to receive the heat emitted by the rectifier in the power module 1 for insulation; and a memory metal piece 4, which is connected to the heat conducting plate 3; wherein the memory metal piece 4 is configured to curl up when the temperature of the backup power module 2 exceeds a threshold value, and drive the heat conducting plate 3 to flip up through the curling to disconnect from the power module 1, thereby controlling the temperature of the backup power module 2.

[0035] In this embodiment, the power supply module 1 is used as the main power supply in the foreign currency exchange machine, providing power to the device when powered on, and the rectifier therein will emit a large amount of heat when working; the backup power supply module 2 is used as the backup power supply in the foreign currency exchange machine, providing power to the device when the power is off.

[0036] Specifically, the power module 1 generates heat during operation, and the heat is transferred to the backup power module 2 through the heat conducting plate 3, which can not only dissipate the heat for the power module 1, but also keep the backup power module 2 warm to ensure the startup temperature of the backup power module 2.

[0037] In this embodiment, as the power module 1 continues to heat up, the backup power module 2 will also heat up. In order to prevent the backup power module 2 from overheating, the heat conducting plate 3 is connected to a memory metal part 4, and the memory metal part 4 will adjust the degree of curling due to temperature changes.

[0038] Specifically, in the related art, the optimal operating temperature range of the backup power module 2 is between 15°C and 30°C. The memory metal member 4 used in the heat transfer and heat preservation device does not curl up before 30°C (i.e., the threshold value). Figure 2 As shown in FIG. 2 ), when the temperature exceeds 30°C, the memory metal piece 4 will drive the heat conducting plate 3 to turn up (as shown in FIG. 2 ). Figure 3 ), so that the heat conducting plate 3 is disconnected from the power module 1, thereby stopping the heat conduction to the backup power module 2.

[0039] In this embodiment, when the temperature of the backup power module 2 drops, the memory metal piece 4 drives the heat conducting plate 3 to gradually return to its original position until the heat conducting plate 3 is connected to the power module 1 .

[0040] like Figure 1As shown, in some embodiments, a first heat-receiving plate 11 is provided on the upper surface of the power module 1, a second heat-receiving plate 21 is provided on the upper surface of the backup power module 2, and both ends of the heat-conducting plate 3 are respectively connected to the first heat-receiving plate 11 and the second heat-receiving plate 21; when the power module 1 generates heat, the first heat-receiving plate 11 is heated and the temperature of the second heat-receiving plate 21 is increased through heat conduction of the heat-conducting plate 3, so as to keep the backup power module 2 warm.

[0041] In some embodiments, one end of the heat conducting plate 3 is hinged to the second heat receiving plate 21, and the other end is connected to the first heat receiving plate 11; wherein the memory metal piece 4 is arranged on the second heat receiving plate 21, and is configured to drive the heat conducting plate 3 to flip up by curling to disconnect from the first heat receiving plate 11 when the temperature of the backup power module 2 exceeds a threshold value.

[0042] In this embodiment, the first heat-receiving plate 11 is used to receive the heat dissipated by the power module 1 and conduct it to the heat-conducting plate 3; the heat-conducting plate 3 is used to receive the heat transferred by the first heat-receiving plate 11 and conduct it to the second heat-receiving plate 21; the second heat-receiving plate 21 is used to receive the heat transferred by the heat-conducting plate 3 and conduct it to the backup power module 2 and the memory metal part 4 respectively; wherein the backup power module 2 receives the heat transferred by the second heat-receiving plate 21 for insulation, and the memory metal part 4 receives the heat transferred by the second heat-receiving plate 21 and deforms when the temperature exceeds a threshold value, thereby stopping heat conduction.

[0043] In some embodiments, a first ridge 31 is disposed at one end of the heat conducting plate 3 facing the first heat receiving plate 11 ; a second ridge 111 is disposed at one end of the first heat receiving plate 11 facing the heat conducting plate 3 ; and the first ridge 31 presses on the second ridge 111 for heat conduction.

[0044] In this embodiment, the first convex ridge 31 and the second convex ridge 111 function to increase the contact surface between the heat conducting plate 3 and the first heat receiving plate 11 , thereby facilitating heat transfer.

[0045] At least one embodiment also provides a working method of a heat transfer and insulation device for a foreign currency exchange machine, which includes: connecting the power module 1 and the backup power module 2 through the heat conductive plate 3 for heat conduction; driving the heat conductive plate 3 to rotate through the memory metal piece 4; wherein the memory metal piece 4 is configured to curl up when the temperature of the backup power module 2 exceeds a threshold value, and drive the heat conductive plate 3 to flip up through the curling to disconnect from the power module 1.

[0046] Regarding the specific structure and implementation process of the heat transfer and heat preservation device for a foreign currency exchange machine, please refer to the relevant discussion in the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0047] At least one embodiment also provides a foreign currency exchange machine, which includes: an integrated foreign currency cash circulation module; wherein the integrated foreign currency cash circulation module is provided with a coin deposit channel and a coin withdrawal channel, the sizes of the coin deposit channel and the coin withdrawal channel can adapt to mainstream currencies of multiple countries, and the coin deposit channel and the coin withdrawal channel can adapt to banknotes of various materials; the integrated foreign currency cash circulation module has a built-in banknote recognition algorithm, which can simultaneously support multiple foreign currency denominations of mainstream currencies of multiple countries; the integrated foreign currency cash circulation module has at least one RMB banknote box, at least one foreign currency banknote box, and at least one forgotten recovery banknote box.

[0048] Specifically, the integrated cash recycling module for domestic and foreign currencies supports two material channels for deposit / withdrawal. The channel adapts to the physical dimensions of mainstream currencies of various countries and currencies of different materials (such as paper money, plastic money, etc.); the integrated cash recycling module for domestic and foreign currencies has a built-in banknote recognition algorithm, which can simultaneously support more than 20 mainstream currencies and more than 150 foreign currency denominations; the integrated cash recycling module for domestic and foreign currencies is internally equipped with 4 RMB banknote boxes, 1 foreign currency banknote box, and 1 forgotten banknote recovery box, and the configuration can be modified according to business needs.

[0049] In this embodiment, firstly, the integrated foreign currency cash recycling module can realize the recycling of domestic and foreign currencies according to business needs; secondly, the whole machine is compact and supports wireless communication, which is convenient for deployment in airports, ports, hotels, shopping malls and other foreign-related places; thirdly, foreign currency supports multiple continuous deposits, and the banknote transmission speed is fast, reducing the waiting time of customers; fourthly, it can support banknotes of RMB 10 to 100 and coins of RMB 10 cents to RMB 1 yuan; fifthly, domestic and foreign currencies are stored in a safe to ensure the safety of funds.

[0050] In some embodiments, the foreign currency exchange machine also includes: a multi-document recognition module; wherein the multi-document recognition module can recognize foreign passports that meet the standards and non-standard documents issued by China; the multi-document recognition module uses an image acquisition and processing system to perform automatic image cropping and image correction; the multi-document recognition module uses radio frequency antenna technology to cover the countertop of the foreign currency exchange machine.

[0051] Specifically, this multi-document recognition module can quickly and accurately read and classify foreign passports that meet the ICAO DOC 9303 standard, and non-ICAO DOC 9303 standard documents issued by China; this multi-document recognition module adopts a stable image acquisition and processing system (multi-band light source acquisition, uniform light module, with anti-glare technology such as removing reflections and anti-counterfeiting films, automatic image cropping, correction and other functions); this multi-document recognition module adopts super-strong radio frequency antenna technology, the antenna covers the entire table of the document recognition module, and the RFID card only needs to be placed in the image acquisition area to complete the two operations of image acquisition and chip information reading; among them, the radio frequency technology that is resistant to metal occlusion ensures that the multi-document recognition module can read RFID chip information at any position inside the entire machine.

[0052] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the foreign currency exchange machine also includes: a shell 5, on which a touch operation screen 52, a second-generation ID card scanning module 53, a card reading or issuing module 54, a passport scanning module 55, a password keyboard 56, a fingerprint device 57 and a deposit and withdrawal port 58 are arranged; wherein the heat transfer and insulation device is arranged in the shell 5.

[0053] In some embodiments, the foreign currency exchange machine further includes: a peephole, a speaker, a binocular camera, a receipt printer, a microphone, a banknote slot monitoring, a human body sensor, a contactless ID card, a QR code reader, a coin outlet, and a panoramic camera.

[0054] In some embodiments, the foreign currency exchange machine also includes: a cooling fan and a temperature sensor; wherein the side wall of the shell 5 is provided with a cooling hole 51; the temperature sensor is located at the cooling hole 51; the cooling fan and the temperature sensor are both electrically connected to the control module, and the control module is configured to control the cooling fan to adjust the power according to the temperature data obtained by the temperature sensor.

[0055] In some embodiments, the foreign currency exchange machine also includes: a coin change module, a digital RMB hard wallet reading and issuance module, a face camera, a barcode scanning module, a receipt printer, etc.

[0056] In this embodiment, the foreign currency exchange machine can realize the functions of exchanging foreign currency cash for RMB cash or digital RMB hard wallets, recharging foreign currency cash into digital RMB hard wallets, exchanging foreign cards for RMB cash or digital RMB hard wallets, and recharging foreign cards into digital RMB hard wallets, as well as the function of online verification of personal information such as ID with the Ministry of Public Security, the Exit and Entry Administration, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange and other departments, as well as management functions such as currency setting, log management, document control, and status monitoring.

[0057] In this embodiment, the control module may be, but is not limited to, an industrial computer.

[0058] Regarding the specific structure and implementation process of the heat transfer and heat preservation device, please refer to the relevant discussion in the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0059] At least one embodiment also provides a method for using a foreign currency exchange machine, which includes the following steps: step S1, selecting a language; step S2, selecting foreign currency exchange; step S3, displaying the exchange rate; step S4, identity verification; step S5, selecting a currency; step S6, inserting a foreign currency deposit; step S7, confirming the exchange information; step S8, the machine dispensing money; step S9, taking out RMB; step S10, ending the transaction.

[0060] Specifically, the process includes: 1. The customer selects the language first, 2. Selects foreign currency exchange, 3. Displays the exchange rate, 4. Identity verification (passport, pass, residence permit, permanent residence permit, etc.), 5. Selects the currency, 6. Puts in the foreign currency deposit (enters the foreign currency box), 7. Confirms the exchange information (including currency, exchange rate, amount), 8. The machine dispenses money, 9. Takes out RMB, 10. Ends the transaction; Due to the long usage method, when there is a sudden power outage and in low temperature conditions, the backup power module cannot provide sufficient battery life. Therefore, the temperature of the backup power module is controlled to improve the battery life of the backup power module.

[0061] Regarding the specific structure and implementation process of the foreign currency exchange machine, please refer to the relevant discussion in the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0062] In summary, the power module 1 of the heat transfer and insulation device for the foreign currency exchange machine will generate heat when working, and the heat is transferred to the backup power module 2 through the heat conducting plate 3, which can not only dissipate the heat for the power module 1, but also keep the backup power module 2 warm to ensure the starting temperature of the backup power module 2; at the same time, when the temperature of the backup power module 2 exceeds the threshold, the memory metal part 4 will curl up, thereby driving the heat conducting plate 3 to flip up to prevent the backup power module from overheating.

[0063] Herein, example embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. As used herein, expressions such as "at least one of..." modify the entire list of elements when following a list of elements, rather than modifying individual elements in the list. For example, the expression "at least one of a, b, and c" should be understood to include only a, only b, only c, both a and b, both a and c, both b and c, or all of a, b, and c.

[0064] The terms used herein are only used to describe specific exemplary configurations and are not intended to be limited. As used herein, the singular articles "one", "an" and "the" may also be intended to include plural forms, unless it is clearly indicated above that this is not the case. The terms "comprise", "include" and "have" are inclusive, and therefore specify the presence of features, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components and / or combinations thereof. The method steps, processes and operations described herein should not be interpreted as necessarily requiring them to be performed in the specific order discussed or shown, unless specifically identified as an execution order. Additional or alternative steps may be adopted.

[0065] As used herein, the phrases "in one embodiment," "according to one embodiment," "in some embodiments," and the like generally refer to the fact that the particular feature, structure, or characteristic following the phrase may be included in at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Therefore, a particular feature, structure, or characteristic may be included in more than one embodiment of the present disclosure, so that these phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. As used herein, the terms "example," "exemplary," and the like are used to "serve as an example, instance, or illustration." Any implementation, aspect, or design described herein as "example" or "exemplary" is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or superior to other implementations, aspects, or designs. On the contrary, the use of the terms "example," "exemplary," and the like is intended to present concepts in a concrete manner.

[0066] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0067] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of the present invention. In addition, terms such as "first", "second" and other numerical terms do not imply an order or sequence when used in this document unless explicitly indicated above. Therefore, without departing from the teachings of the example embodiments, the first element, component, region, layer or section discussed above may be referred to as a second element, component, region, layer or section.

[0068] Spatially relative terms, such as "inside", "outside", "below", "below", "down", "above", "on", etc., may be used herein to facilitate description of the relationship of one element or feature to another element or feature as illustrated in the figure. In addition to the orientation depicted in the figure, spatially relative terms may be intended to cover different orientations of the device in use or operation. For example, if the device in the figure is turned over, the elements described as "below" or "below" other elements or features will be oriented to be "above" other elements or features. Therefore, the example term "below" can cover the orientation above and below. The device can be oriented in other ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptors used herein are interpreted accordingly.

[0069] In the above discussion, unless otherwise stated, the terms "about," "approximately," "substantially," etc., when used to describe a numerical value, mean a variation of + / - 10% of the value.

[0070] Based on the above ideal embodiments of the present invention, the relevant staff can make various changes and modifications without departing from the technical concept of the present invention through the above description. The technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the contents of the specification, and its technical scope must be determined according to the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A heat transfer and heat preservation device for a foreign currency exchange machine, characterized in that: include: A power supply module (1) comprising: a rectifier, a filter, a voltage stabilizer and a protection switch connected in sequence, wherein the rectifier converts received alternating current into pulsating direct current, the filter performs filtering on the converted pulsating direct current, the voltage stabilizer stabilizes the voltage within a range required by the device, and the protection switch prevents damage to the power supply or the device when the device is overloaded or short-circuited; The standby power module (2) is connected to the power module (1) via a heat conducting plate (3) to receive heat emitted by a rectifier in the power module (1) for heat preservation; and The memory metal piece (4) is connected to the heat conducting plate (3); wherein The memory metal piece (4) is configured to curl up when the temperature of the backup power module (2) exceeds a threshold value, and to drive the heat conducting plate (3) to flip up through the curling to disconnect from the power module (1), thereby controlling the temperature of the backup power module (2); The upper surface of the power module (1) is provided with a first heat receiving plate (11), the upper surface of the backup power module (2) is provided with a second heat receiving plate (21), and the two ends of the heat conducting plate (3) are respectively connected to the first heat receiving plate (11) and the second heat receiving plate (21); wherein When the power module (1) generates heat, the first heat receiving plate (11) is heated and the second heat receiving plate (21) is heated through heat conduction of the heat conducting plate (3), thereby keeping the standby power module (2) warm.

2. The heat transfer and heat preservation device for a foreign currency exchange machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the heat conducting plate (3) is hinged to the second heat receiving plate (21), and the other end is connected to the first heat receiving plate (11); wherein The memory metal piece (4) is arranged on the second heat receiving plate (21), and is configured to drive the heat conducting plate (3) to flip upward by curling to disconnect from the first heat receiving plate (11) when the temperature of the backup power module (2) exceeds a threshold value.

3. The heat transfer and heat preservation device for a foreign currency exchange machine as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: A first convex ridge (31) is provided at one end of the heat conducting plate (3) facing the first heat receiving plate (11); A second convex ridge (111) is provided at one end of the first heat receiving plate (11) facing the heat conducting plate (3); The first ridge (31) is pressed onto the second ridge (111) to conduct heat.

4. A method for operating the heat transfer and heat preservation device for a foreign currency exchange machine as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: include: The power module (1) and the backup power module (2) are connected to each other via a heat conducting plate (3) for heat conduction; The heat conducting plate (3) is driven to rotate by the memory metal piece (4); wherein The memory metal piece (4) is configured to curl up when the temperature of the backup power module (2) exceeds a threshold value, and to drive the heat conducting plate (3) to flip up through the curling to disconnect from the power module (1).

5. A foreign currency exchange machine, characterized in that: include: The heat transfer and heat preservation device for a foreign currency exchange machine as claimed in claim 1; and Foreign currency integrated cash recycling module; The foreign currency integrated cash recycling module is provided with a coin deposit channel and a coin withdrawal channel, the sizes of which can adapt to the mainstream currencies of multiple countries, and the coin deposit channel and the coin withdrawal channel can adapt to banknotes of various materials; The foreign currency integrated cash recycling module has a built-in banknote recognition algorithm and can support multiple foreign currency denominations of multiple mainstream currencies at the same time; The foreign currency integrated cash recycling module is built with at least one RMB banknote box, at least one foreign currency banknote box, and at least one forgotten banknote recovery box.

6. The foreign currency exchange machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: Also includes: Multi-document recognition module; in The multi-document recognition module can recognize foreign passports that meet the standards and non-standard documents issued by China; The multi-document recognition module uses an image acquisition and processing system to perform automatic image cropping and image correction; The multi-document recognition module uses radio frequency antenna technology to cover the countertop of the foreign currency exchange machine.

7. The foreign currency exchange machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: Also includes: The housing (5) is provided with a touch screen (52), a second-generation ID card scanning module (53), a card reading or issuing module (54), a passport scanning module (55), a password keyboard (56), a fingerprint reader (57) and a cash deposit and withdrawal port (58); wherein The heat transfer and heat preservation device is arranged in the outer shell (5).

8. The foreign currency exchange machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: Also includes: Cooling fan and temperature sensor; in The side wall of the housing (5) is provided with a heat dissipation hole (51); The temperature sensor is located at the heat dissipation hole (51); The cooling fan and the temperature sensor are both electrically connected to the control module, and the control module is configured to control the cooling fan to adjust power according to temperature data obtained by the temperature sensor.

9. A method for using the foreign currency exchange machine as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that: The steps include: Step S1, select language; Step S2, selecting foreign currency exchange; Step S3, displaying the exchange rate; Step S4, identity verification; Step S5, selecting a currency; Step S6, inserting foreign currency deposit; Step S7, confirming the exchange information; Step S8, the machine dispenses money; Step S9, taking RMB; Step S10, end the transaction.

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